TEXAS SPECIAL EFFECTS OPERATOR
TFM06 TEST PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
True or False: The AHJ is the one who has ultimate responsibility for firing. - ANS False
Glowing or flaming particles are NOT allowed withing ___ ft of the audience.
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25 - ANS 10ft
True or False: Airbursts are NEVER permitted to be fired above the audience. - ANS False.
They are permitted to be fired above the audience but should be suspended by a minimum 30-
gauge metal wire that is securely attached to a secure support.
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,True or False: A closed vehicle should NEVER be used for storage even when it is allowed by the
ATF. - ANS False.
The use of which of the folowing is the permorming arts are addressed in NFPA? (Choose all
that apply)
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Gases
High Power Sport Rocket
High Power Sport Rocket Motors
None of the above - ANS None of the above
Pyrotechnics may be transported only when such transportation meets what regulations?
OSHA
FTC
NPFA
Fire Marshall
Department of Transportation
None of the above - ANS Department of transportation
Deflagration:
Is a chemical reaction
is a misfire
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, causes misfire
is a surface phenomenon
None of the above - ANS Is a surface Phenomenon
Consumer Fireworks are classed as:
Explosives 1.2G
Explosives 1.3G
Explosives 1.4G
Explosives 1.5G
None of the above - ANS 1.4G
True or False: Black Powder is a low explosive. - ANS True
True or False: Smoking by performers for purpose of the performance is NEVER allowed. -
ANS False. It is allowed if the pyrotechnic operator and AHJ approves it.
To directly communicate with the pyrotechnic operator:
You must use only signal lights
You must use only verbal means
You must use only nonverbal means
Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
None of the above - ANS Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
Binary systems:
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TFM06 TEST PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2025/2026
True or False: The AHJ is the one who has ultimate responsibility for firing. - ANS False
Glowing or flaming particles are NOT allowed withing ___ ft of the audience.
5
6
8
10
12
15
18
22
25 - ANS 10ft
True or False: Airbursts are NEVER permitted to be fired above the audience. - ANS False.
They are permitted to be fired above the audience but should be suspended by a minimum 30-
gauge metal wire that is securely attached to a secure support.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
,True or False: A closed vehicle should NEVER be used for storage even when it is allowed by the
ATF. - ANS False.
The use of which of the folowing is the permorming arts are addressed in NFPA? (Choose all
that apply)
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Gases
High Power Sport Rocket
High Power Sport Rocket Motors
None of the above - ANS None of the above
Pyrotechnics may be transported only when such transportation meets what regulations?
OSHA
FTC
NPFA
Fire Marshall
Department of Transportation
None of the above - ANS Department of transportation
Deflagration:
Is a chemical reaction
is a misfire
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, causes misfire
is a surface phenomenon
None of the above - ANS Is a surface Phenomenon
Consumer Fireworks are classed as:
Explosives 1.2G
Explosives 1.3G
Explosives 1.4G
Explosives 1.5G
None of the above - ANS 1.4G
True or False: Black Powder is a low explosive. - ANS True
True or False: Smoking by performers for purpose of the performance is NEVER allowed. -
ANS False. It is allowed if the pyrotechnic operator and AHJ approves it.
To directly communicate with the pyrotechnic operator:
You must use only signal lights
You must use only verbal means
You must use only nonverbal means
Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
None of the above - ANS Signal lights or other nonverbal means can be used
Binary systems:
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